Question 1

what causes bad dreams?

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Multiple possible: There are multiple possible causes for this -- from various medications which intensify dreaming, to primary sleep disorders, to traumatic experiences being relived during sleep.  Some people with ptsd have so many nightmares it's hard for them to go to sleep.  If yours are bothering you frequently, please see a psychologist or psychiatrist for evaluation and help.

Question 2

what creates these bad dreams?

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Nightmares: When we dream, our unconscious is playing out our conflicts, fears, anxieties, and desires.  Some feel that all the characters are parts of us, perhaps disowned aspects that make us uncomfortable in waking life.  Dreams are also a relatively safe way to express strong emotion.  Consulting with a psychiatrist or therapist may help you better understand yourself and the triggers for these nightmares.

Question 3

does mega men vitapak cause bad dreams?

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Not specifically: No, this vitamin product does not specifically cause bad dreams.  However, vitamin b6 can induce more vivid dreaming in some people.  This product contains 50mg of vitamin b6, a standard amount of this nutrient.

Question 4

how do you stop bad dreams from happening?

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Eval & treament: "bad dreams" can come from many sources, and talking with your doctor can help sort through them. Medications such as antidepressants can make dreaming more vivid -- and concerns you actually have inside can be pictured in scary ways.  Also, recreational drugs and withdrawal from alcohol can induce them.  Another cause is reliving traumatic experiences  in sleep.  Treatment and hope are possible.

Question 5

can you tell me how do i stop having bad dreams?

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Ideas: So there are a lot of theories about the content of dreams.  You have to figure out the difference between "bad dreams/nightmares/terrors" etc.  This helps.  Dream recall can be helpful and documentation of these dreams since they often recur in various modes of issue not dealt with.  They tend to occur more often if you don't get adequate amount of sleep or with alcohol/medications.

Question 6

how do i stop having such bad dreams about my death?

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Dreams: Are symbolic. Death dreams usually signify change...Not actual death. When you understand the meaning they usually disappear as the message was received. I found one dream book i love...Betty bethards dream book is very helpful in understanding dream symbols.

Question 7

what does it mean when  a person always has bad dreams?

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99 % not good: This is a strong indication of a central conflict.
Do consult with a well educated psychiatrist. And get a referral from your closest medical centre.

Question 8

can bad dreams affect your personality after you wake up?

Accepted Answer

Having a nightmare: can impact your mood and your behavior after waking up but should not cause a significant personality change. Take care.

Question 9

how come i used to have more serious bad dreams when i was 5?

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Normal: Many people have more frightening dreams as young children than they do as they grow up. Maybe what happens is that our brains are gradually better able to understand what is happening around us... What is really frightening and what is not.

Question 10

i am having bad dreams every single night lately, is there anything i can do for this?

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Yes, but see PCP.: Depends on what causes it. Need to see a psychiatrist/sleep specialist to see if is due to a traumatic event, night mares or night terrors. It depends on what causes it , psychotherapy can help and a medicine that has been used is called prazosin.

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